Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher EducationOctober 10, 2011

Brent Fryrear, Director

Public Partners Promoting Sustainability

HistoryFirst public partnership of its kind Started August, 2004Originally to improve

environmental education, environmental health, and environmental management

Stewardship of tax dollarsEnvironmental Principles

Strengthens Partnership and each Partner’s commitment to sustainability

Partnerships

Why public partnerships? Large employers Huge number of students Purchasers of energy, food & products Given scale, small changes have big impact Set developmental standards in the community Positioned to lead by example

Collective ResourcesEmployees 27,500+Land (acres) 25,135Buildings 531+Students 135,000+Vehicles 7,000+Gas/Diesel use (gallons) 12 million+Annual energy use ($) >$44 million

• Increasing 5% - 7% per year

Synergies of PartnershipImproved education of communityShared expertiseEconomies of scale Joint research & studiesCoordinated fundraisingImproved capacity building

Peer to peer, not top-down, advocacy

Definition of Sustainability "meet present needs

without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs"(WCED, 1987).

Environmental Economic Social

www.gcbl.org/economy

Strategic VisionThe Partnership for a Green City envisions

Louisville as an innovative national leader for economic sustainability and environmental quality. As members, the Jefferson County Public Schools, Jefferson Community & Technical College, Louisville Government and the University of Louisville make a long-term commitment to lead by example, educate, engage and collaborate with the community.

Mission StatementInspire and promote a sustainable green city

through innovation, collaboration, action and measurable progress.

Strategic PlanIncrease influence of Partnership

o Collaborationo Revenue enhancemento Advocacyo Research o Measurement

Expand influence community-wideWork with Bingham Fellows (&

others)

Issues demanding changeClimate change

Energy costs

Budget issues

Economic malaise

Climate Change Agreements

U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (1054)

Bowling GreenFrankfortLexingtonLouisvilleOwensboroVilla Hills

American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (670)

Berea CollegeCentre CollegeNorthern Kentucky Transylvania Univ.University of Louisville

Achievements2007 National Association of Counties Sustainable

Communities AwardLouisville Smarter Cities 2009 Ranking #21

http://smartercities.nrdc.org/cities/louisville-kyLouisville Energy Star Partner of the Year 2010Partnership Climate Action Report Released 2009

Two years, 200 people, community participation GHG Emissions Inventory Eight sections 175 recommendations Goals & objectives for teams

Climate Action Report HighlightsWhere do greenhouse gases originate?

Industry – 18% Commercial – 23%Transportation – 29%Residential Utility Use – 29% Waste 1%

JCPS, Louisville government and UofL Generate approximately 5%

Climate Action Report HighlightsClimate Data indicates

Daily average low temp slowly increasingPredictions include

Increased frequency of heavy precipitation events Increased flooding Increased droughts and heat waves

Local Impacts on Public Health Infrastructure Economy

Select Team AchievementsEnvironmental Education

Brightside Youth Summit Bioneers 2009, 2010, 2011 Conducting EE courses for Honors Program Link EE to core content

Environmental Health Asthma studies JCPS/Health Dept/UofL Project at Lassiter MS

o Correlation between absenteeism and asthma Adaptive strategies for respiratory disease

o Air quality alert days

Achievements Green Buildings

Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Energy Star Partners Energy Awareness can save 15 – 20% Innovative light shelves LEED Certified/Energy Star buildings Wind Turbines and Solar Power

Energy Saving OpportunitiesEnergy Policy – specify equipmentRemove instant hot water coffee makers

Save ~$1300.00/ year for eachUse lap top computers

Save 80% to 90% in electrical costsScreen savers are not energy saversSmart Power Strips

Reduce energy use 72%

Achievements Green Fleets

Right-sized vehicles Hybrid/alternative fuel vehicles Biodiesel 2% & 5% 32 Hybrid School Buses DPF Grants with LMG and JCPS Promoting alternative transportation vs. 24 M

vehicle miles/day

Alternative TransportationTransportation opportunities

Increase public transportation Increase bicycling & walking Increase carpool, school pool or van pool

Promote not idling more than 10 secondsAnti-idling policies at partners

(An hour of idling time in a 4-cylinder vehicle uses more than a gallon of gasoline and more than 4 gallons in an 8-cylinder vehicle. In a diesel vehicle, idling for an hour consumes approximately a gallon of fuel.)

Achievements Green Infrastructure Stormwater

MOA Keep stormwater out of combined

sewer Infrastructure improvements vs.

stormwater management fees Local Foods

Increase local foods Farmer’s Markets and CSAs

Green Issues OrientationEmployee Orientation – Sustainability

JCPS Classified employee orientation UofL new employee orientation Louisville new employee orientation

Professional Development Dumpster diving Energy auditing Sustainability 101 - 2011

Green PurchasingNew purchasing MOA 2009 Seeking joint contracts

Containerized waste disposal - 2008 Bulb & ballast recycling - 2008 Electronics Recycling – 2009 (rebid 2011?) New paper contract – 2010 Hazardous Waste – 2011 Energy efficient replacement lamps (bulbs) 2011 Ink jet and toner cartridge recycling 2011 Green cleaning chemicals (partners) Mulch/landscaping materials (partners) Office Supplies (partners) 2011 Road salt

AchievementsUrban Forestry

Urban tree canopy plan Identified storm assessment models Emerald Ash Borer

Waste Management e-recycling Single stream recycling Biodegradable serving ware

Where do we go from here? Implement Partnership strategic planSeek grant funding for projectsAdd new public partners? Joan Riehm Award (third year) Immediate Focus

Climate Change Alternative Transportation Energy Awareness/Vampire Loads

Continue increasing each partner’s sustainabilityMove Louisville toward Green City status

Questions?Comments?Thoughts?Thank you!

Contact Information:Brent Fryrear, Director502-852-8854

brent@partnershipforagreencity.org

JCPS Green Buildings/EnergyEnergy Management Systems and SavingsSave $500,000 in utility costs (annually)150 buildings in Kilowatt Crackdown (out

of 260 buildings)Numerous Energy Star Schools

Ballard, Myers, Conway, Ramsey, Cane Run, Shelby, Stopher, and Farmer

Member, Collaboration for High Performance Schools

JCPS Green Buildings/EnergyNatural lighting, light shelves, and tubular day-

lighting systems.Energy efficient lighting – with dimmable

ballastsSolar hot water arrays on three schoolsWind turbine at Ramsey MiddleGeothermal heat pumps at Cane Run Renovations to green building standardsReduced gas usage by 90% over 30 years

JCPS (other areas) Uses biodiesel in all its

school buses Diesel particulate filter

grants Right-sized fleet vehicles Hybrid electric vehicles Logistics with bus routes Biodegradable serving ware Single stream recycling

First with sustainability in orientation

Rain Gardens, bioswales, pervious pavement

Asthma Studies/Environmental Health

Outdoor classrooms Environmental Magnet

programs

Louisville Green Buildings & EnergyKilowatt Crackdown 2009 & 2010Energy Star Partner of the Year 2010Johnson Controls ESPC - $13 million/24 buildings10% reduction goal for energy and fuelLEED Certified Buildings

Newburg Library Liberty Green Community Building 444 Building – Metro Development Center The Old Jail TARC Bus Maintenance Annex

Louisville (other areas)Brightside Youth

SummitGo Green LouisvilleSingle Stream recycling

(LMG and curbside)Green Roof - 444

BuildingRide TARC free with IDRight-sized vehiclesHybrid electric vehicles

BiodieselDiesel particulate filter

grantsHousehold hazardous

waste collection

University of LouisvilleAssistant to the Provost for SustainabilitySustainability Council

Operations Finance & Administration Education & Research

Siemens Energy Savings Performance Contract Belknap $22 million - saving $6500 a day HSC/Shelby $25 million

Climate Action Plan – September 2010 Used climate action report

Sustainability Plan (coming soon)

University of LouisvilleLEED Certified Buildings

Clinical and Translational Research Building Duthie Center for Engineering Center for Predictive Medicine College of Business Addition (under const)

TARC free ride with IDIncreasing bike usageTree Campus USAGreen Threads – Sustainability in 130 courses